NEW ORLEANS - After one of the best performances in program history en route to an Ivy League Championship, the Columbia men’s cross country team have moved up two spots in the latest Division I NCAA USTFCCCA National Poll to No. 8 as announced on Tuesday, Nov. 5. For the thrid straight week, the Lions have maintained a top-10 ranking and have continued to perform at a high level this season.

Also for the third straight week, Columbia stands atop the Northeast Regional poll. The Lions have mainted a hold on the number one spot this season and will head into the NCAA Northeast Regional Championships as one of the favorites to win on Friday, Nov. 15 at Van Cortlandt Park.